Shrimp Enchiladas in Chipotle Sauce

Name: Shrimp Enchiladas in Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream, for the sauce; 5 tablespoons chipotle chile, for the sauce; 95 grams cream cheese, (1/2 package) for the sauce; 1 cup cow's milk, for the sauce; 1/4 onions, for the sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the sauce; salt and pepper, for the sauce; 2 tablespoons butter, for the filling; 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped, for the filling; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped, for the filling; 2 cups shrimp, clean, peeled; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 12 corn tortillas; vegetable oil, for frying tortillas; avocado, in slices, for serving; onion, in strips, for serving; queso fresco, crumbled, for garnish; fresh cilantro, for garnish

Gabriela Morales

Prepare these exquisite shrimp enchiladas for this Lent, topped with a smooth and spicy chipotle sauce. The combination of flavors is extraordinary and it is a complete and delicious meal.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 20-02-2018

Preparation

30 mins

Low

For the sauce: blend the cream with the chipotle pepper, cream cheese, milk, onion, and garlic. Heat a skillet over medium heat, cook the chipotle sauce for about 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper. For the filling: Heat the butter over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, and shrimp for 5 minutes, then add the parsley. For the enchiladas: In a skillet, heat the oil, fry the tortillas, place them on absorbent paper, and set aside. On a board, fill the tortillas with the shrimp mixture, place a mirror of sauce on a plate, add the enchiladas, drizzle with more sauce, and garnish with fresh cheese, onion, cilantro, and avocado.